Liverpool could be forced into swooping for either Kai Havertz or Jadon Sancho this summer - or face missing out on both of them.
Jurgen Klopp's were widely tipped to sign RB Leipzig star Timo Werner in the close season - but he is set to join Chelsea after the Reds opted not to trigger his £52million release clause.
Liverpool are not expected to make any big-money signings this summer as they guard against the financial effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
But they may have to make some brave decisions if they want to have any hope of landing Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Havertz or Borussia Dortmund winger Sancho.